Categories in Petorca
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Petorca
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Sports and recreation | 7 |
Petorca Facts
| Area | 20.8 km² |
| Population | 2,247 |
| Male Population | 1,137 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,110 (49.4%) |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -25.1% |
| Median Age | 33.3 years (Male: 33, Female: 33.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $31,051 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 33 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -32.25231, -70.93478 |
| Postal Codes | 2040000 |
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Petorca Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 1,469 | 2,999 | 4,669 | 2,247 | 2,380 | 2,424 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 70.8 / km² | 144.5 / km² | 225 / km² | 108.3 / km² | 114.7 / km² | 116.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPetorca Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 25.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petorca | — | +53% | -25.1% |
| Valparaíso Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Petorca Median Age
Median Age: 33.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petorca | 33.3 yrs | 33.6 yrs | 33 yrs |
| Valparaíso Region | 32 yrs | 33.3 yrs | 30.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Petorca Population Density
Population Density: 108 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petorca | 2,247 | 20.8 km² | 108 / km² |
| Valparaíso Region | 1.8 million | 16,267.5 km² | 111 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Petorca Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Petorca
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Petorca Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $15,895 | $21,541 | $23,745 | $20,711 | $23,486 | $31,624 | $28,084 | $31,051 |
| Total GDP | $1.8M | $2.5M | $2.7M | $2.2M | $2.4M | $3.1M | $3M | $3.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Petorca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petorca | 10,232 tn | 4.55 tn | 493.1 tons/km² |
| Valparaíso Region | 8,951,726 tn | 4.94 tn | 550.3 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Petorca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,232 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 493.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9/19 | 2:09 AM | 4.9 | 16 km | 86,130 m | 38km S of Salamanca, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/17 | 10:15 PM | 4.8 | 5.8 km | 71,750 m | 32km NE of La Ligua, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/15 | 2:35 PM | 5.4 | 15.5 km | 72,600 m | 22km ENE of La Ligua, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/11 | 6:38 PM | 4.9 | 18 km | 76,100 m | Valparaiso, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/09 | 2:11 PM | 3.7 | 9.7 km | 82,300 m | Valparaiso, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/08 | 5:05 PM | 3.3 | 17.7 km | 78,600 m | Valparaiso, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/07 | 10:57 PM | 3.1 | 4.1 km | 81,200 m | Valparaiso, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/07 | 10:05 AM | 3.5 | 12.8 km | 70,500 m | Valparaiso, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/07 | 3:04 AM | 3.5 | 2.9 km | 81,600 m | Valparaiso, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/06 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 1.6 km | 93,600 m | Valparaiso, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Petorca
Petorca is a Chilean town and commune located in the Petorca Province, Valparaíso Region. The commune spans an area of 1,516.6 km2 (586 sq mi).
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